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Query: Hello doctor,I am a 23-year-old female and I had scoliosis. I wore braces for my spine for a while, but it did not really work and it started to affect my breathing. My parents and I took the decision for me to have surgery. The doctors made an incision on my back, two-three inches below my neck, al... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. This is more of a rib cage due to deviation of the spine. Cosmetic appearance is not the only way to a happy life, your spine does not look too bad to recommend you another surgery, and there is very little chance that it will worsen. If yo... Read Full »
My MRI reports reveal that I have L4-L5 and L5-S1 diffuse disc bulge. What does that indicate?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 46-year-old female and weigh 121.2 pounds. My MRI reports reveal an L4-L5 diffuse disc bulge causing thecal sac indentation and compression of both existing nerve roots and an L5-S1 diffuse disc bulge causing thecal sac indentation and compression of both existing nerve and bilat... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. Avoid lifting heavy weights. 2. Avoid arching your back, instead bend your knees to pick up something from the floor. 3. Avoid sitting for long hours. 4. Avoid two-wheeler rides. 5. Improve your posture while sitting. 6. Try to get up from your chair every 2... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, Please translate in English the findings of the MRI of my L-spinal canal which are as follows: MRI examination of the lumbar spine without intravenous gadolinium enhancement shows an unremarkable bone marrow signal. The visualized prevertebral and paraspinal soft tissue is normal. The co... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read about your concern in detail. The translation in simple language is as follows: MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) of the lower back (lumbosacral spine was done without a contrast agent) has been done. The vertebral bones are normal. There is no muscle contr... Read Full »
What is the treatment for a bulging disc?
Query: Hello doctor, My father is 50 plus in age. He has had the bulging disk for the last one and half years. He tried acupressure, acupuncture, and physiotherapy, but the condition was the same. Is there any remedy for this? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I need to see either your father's MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan or the X-ray report. Till then, ask him to take the following precautions such as, avoid lifting heavy weights, avoid arching the back, instead, bend the knees to pick up something from the flo... Read Full »
I have severe pain in my legs, and I have a diffuse disc bulge at LV4-LV5. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have a diffuse disc bulge noted at LV4-LV5 that has caused thecal sac indentation and there is abutting bilaterally exiting nerve roots. I have severe pain in my legs, and I am currently taking painkillers and muscle relaxants. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq for your medical needs. Your scenario requires proper medicines and physiotherapy. From the MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) report (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), and from my experience, I feel that yo... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have a c6 and c7 bulge disc, pushing on derma c34 and c45, fusion degeneration in c5 and c6, small bulges on c2 and c3, arm numbness and pain. Chest pain feels like my heart is fluttering loss of strength in my left arm. Kindly suggest. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This cervical pain can cause pain to radiate to the upper limbs, after reviewing the report or image (attachment removed to protect patient's identity) I suggest you do the following also correlate with clinical findings: 1. Avoid lifting heavy weights. 2. Avoid a... Read Full »
My doctor recommended losing weight to manage my L4 to L5 disc compression. What do you suggest?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had pain in my lower back for two months, and I finally went to a hospital. The doctor ordered a CT for me, and it turns out I have L4 to L5 central and left paracentral disc bulge compressing the thecal sac and the left nerve root. The doctor said it was not serious enough to ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, your doctor is right. I suggest you to avoid lifting heavy weights, avoid arching your back, instead bend your knees to pick up something from the floor, avoid sitting for long hours, avoid two-wheeler rides, improve your posture while sitting, try to get up from y... Read Full »
What are the ill effects of a disc bulge in the lower back?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 56-year-old male. I am suffering from low-grade lower back pain for a couple of months already. It is not noticeable in the day but is so uncomfortable when I lie down and cause sleepless nights for me. The lower back pain was present before eight months, and I had it examined. Co... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Good day, I have seen your X-ray image (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). From the clinical history and the X-ray, it seems like you have muscle spasms, which itself can be due to chronic nerve compression or irritation, most likely due to a disc ... Read Full »
What is the treatment for disc bulge other than surgery?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a disc bulge at L4, L5, and S1. As a result, I have back pain. Physical therapy or painkillers do not work. I read that there are some types of injections, which help with the pain. Some of these injections give permanent relief, and some give temporary relief. Can you please li... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are no permanent injections available. However, there are injections which are temporary and last for a few months to a year. These are a mix of steroid and anesthesia drugs like Depo-Medrol (Methylprednisolone acetate) and spinal Lignocaine. However, their efficacy... Read Full »
Could you please review my MRI reports of the lumbar spine?
Query: Hi doctor,I have attached the reports of the MRI of my lumbar spine. Could you please review my reports? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I suggest the following: Avoid lifting heavy weights. Avoid arching your back. Instead, bend your knees to pick up something from the floor. Avoid sitting for long hours. Avoid two-wheeler rides. Improve your posture while sitti... Read Full »